Photo: David Clode
In the tree canopy
Koalas
A leaf-eating neighbour with very particular habitat needs.
Get to know your neighbours
Wildlife, a little
better understood.
Start with a familiar animal. Learn what it needs, notice its habitat, and follow the sources for a closer look.
Photo: Zac Edmonds
Across the landscape
Kangaroos & wallabies
Get to know these marsupials and give them room to move.
Photo: Mikaela Egan
Among the branches
Laughing kookaburras
A familiar call, a watchful hunter and a family life worth noticing.
More about our wild neighbours
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These are introductory guides, not a complete identification key. If an animal appears injured or unwell, use our wildlife-help guide rather than relying on an online identification.